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Fracking and risky sexual activity.

Scott Cunningham1, Gregory DeAngelo2, Brock Smith3

  • 1Baylor University, United States.

Journal of Health Economics
|June 3, 2020
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The U.S. fracking boom significantly increased gonorrhea rates in local communities. However, fracking did not broadly increase prostitution, suggesting other factors drive STI transmission linked to economic changes and demographic shifts.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The U.S. fracking boom has led to significant demographic shifts in local communities.
  • Understanding the public health consequences of economic booms, such as increased sexually transmitted infections (STIs), is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of the U.S. fracking boom on local STI transmission rates.
  • To examine the relationship between fracking and prostitution activity.

Main Methods:

  • National-level analysis of gonorrhea rates and online prostitution review counts in fracking counties.
  • Focused analysis on remote, high-fracking areas with increased male in-migration and altered sex ratios.

Main Results:

Keywords:
FrackingRisky behaviorSexually transmitted infections

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  • Significant positive effects of fracking on gonorrhea rates were observed nationally.
  • No national-level evidence suggested fracking increased prostitution.
  • In specific high-fracking areas with demographic shifts, enhanced gonorrhea transmission and some evidence of increased prostitution were found.

    • Conclusions:

    • Economic shocks from fracking can alter local demographics and influence STI transmission.
    • Sex work may not be the primary driver linking fracking to gonorrhea increases.
    • Public health strategies should consider demographic changes resulting from economic development.